Gooding, ID vs Middleton, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Gooding is 22.4% cheaper than Middleton. With a cost index of 73 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Gooding to Middleton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gooding is $869/month compared to $1,077/month in Middleton — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gooding is more affordable at $175,800 median vs $348,900.

Median household income in Gooding is $36,889 compared to $83,681 in Middleton (-55.9%). While Middleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gooding spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Middleton.